Walnut Ridge is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Independence a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Walnut Ridge Scots will host the Independence 76ers at 5:30 p.m. Walnut Ridge has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Walnut Ridge is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell 11-7 to Marion-Franklin on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Independence had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against South on Monday, sneaking past 11-9.
The team relied heavily on Corinthian Malone, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Independence's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 0-8 when he doesn't). Richard Kearney was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Walnut Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 3-8.
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